Lyft’s anti-Trump letter and ACLU support illustrate how American companies ought to behave

#deleteUBER: When we use them we directly support anti-competitive and unconstitutional behavior.

Uber is a douchebag company run by douchebags. I first realized this when I learned of their willingness to play really, really dirty with competitors.

Uber employees allegedly posed as customers ordered and then canceled rides from Lyft, decreasing Lyft drivers’ availability, wasting time and gas, and possibly sending real customers to Uber instead. Lyft told CNNMoney in August that 177 Uber employees—contractors armed with a burner phone and a credit card—ordered and canceled more than 5,000 rides.
Uber officially denies that it’s playing dirty, but an Uber contractor told The Verge that the company encourages that kind of maneuver.

There are a number of problems with the American form of capitalism, and people like their leaders are top of the list. The most recent evidence is CEO Travis ColonicKalanick’s fluffing of President Donald. From Slate:

I wonder if an earlier draft of that statement said “would partner with anyone in the world as long as they make the trains run on time.”

Uber’s main competitor, Lyft, is a very different story, focusing on community and valuing its people. And not behaving like jackals with respect to its competition. Also, they’re for freedom and diversity and against racism, sexism, religious discrimination, etc.

Have a look at the email I received this morning:

Defending Our Values

Hi Sam,

We created Lyft to be a model for the type of community we want our world to be: diverse, inclusive, and safe.

This weekend, Trump closed the country’s borders to refugees, immigrants, and even documented residents from around the world based on their country of origin. Banning people of a particular faith or creed, race or identity, sexuality or ethnicity, from entering the U.S. is antithetical to both Lyft’s and our nation’s core values. We stand firmly against these actions, and will not be silent on issues that threaten the values of our community.

We know this directly impacts many of our community members, their families, and friends. We stand with you, and are donating $1,000,000 over the next four years to the ACLU to defend our constitution. We ask that you continue to be there for each other – and together, continue proving the power of community.

John & Logan
Lyft Co-Founders

It’s not just bold talk – they’re chipping in to support the ACLU, which led the charge in getting last night’s injunction against President Donald’s blatantly unconstitutional executive order banning Muslims (from countries where he doesn’t do business) from entering the country.

Lyft is just run by better human beings than Uber. This is why I will not patronize Uber under any circumstances. There are very few cases where I need a ride, but when I do I will either call a taxi or Lyft.

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That was a very thought-provoking article, especially considering how many people in urban environments use Uber daily. I’ve read about how Uber is a ripoff for drivers, and how they actually cost you money to work for because of gas and wear on your car.

I quit using Uber a year or so ago. Their service is horrible. The more I learn about the company the more I dislike it, and this is just the cherry on the top. Lyft, on the other hand, has been great to deal with. I use it a lot when I’m in NYC visiting my kid in Queens – not close to a metro stop. I applaud them for taking a stand.

First of all the ACLU does more to divide our country than to unify us. Lyft has shown itself to be left-wing liberal Democrat hypocrites. No more of my money going to them. I sent a resignation letter immediately after receiving this letter from Lyft

That is absolutely false, Uber the company or any of its affiliates had done or ask to do such thing, we as Uber drivers are way to busy to even think about doing stuff like that and I’ve been with Uber for over 2 years now.